by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SDI directly supports BETO’s strategic goal to decarbonize the transportation sector through R,D, &D to produce
Engine/Fuel Co-optimization
Back TO HOMEThe Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Systems Development and Integration – Scale-Up Portfolio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SDI directly supports BETO’s strategic goal to decarbonize the transportation sector through R,D, &D to produce
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Stellantis to Launch Hybrid Ethanol Cars in Brazil by 2024
by Leonardo Lara (Bloomberg) Automaker has prototypes combining electric, ethanol engines; New technology will respond for 60% of group’s sales by
August 01, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the Outlook and Lifecycle Characteristics of Alternative Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The transportation Sector accounts for 33% of total US emissions and marine fuels are 3
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
A Boost for B100
by Susanne Retka Schill (Biodiesel Magazine) The quest for carbon reduction is driving interest in higher biodiesel blends, and Optimus
June 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Announces Successful First Tests of UltraFan Technology in Derby, UK
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces it has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator
May 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Stellantis Is Betting on Keeping Combustion Engines Alive with Massive E-Fuel Tests
by Rob Stumpf (The Drive) Stellantis ordered 28 different engine families to be stress tested with synthetic fuel. ... On
April 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Researchers Find New Blends for Greener Gas in DOE Co-Optima Research
by Lynn Wendt (U.S. Department of Energy) In 2019, after three years of fuel and engine research, the Department of
April 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Higher Ethanol Blends Support Transition to Low-Carbon Future
by Tom Doran (AgriNews) With the “unrealistic belief” that electric vehicles will overtake gasoline vehicles in a few years, a researcher
April 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol: In Case We've Forgotten Why Ethanol is a Really Good Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines
by Bob Kozak (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA) Formula 1, Indianappolis 500, and International Sports Car Championships use high volume renewable
April 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Repsol Honda Trial Team Perform First Test with Renewable Fuel
(Repsol Honda Team) Toni Bou and Gabriel Marcelli train with competition biofuel designed and produced at Repsol Technology Lab. -- The
December 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Racing Toward Zero: The Untold Story of Driving Green
by Kelly Senecal and Felix Leach (SAE International) In Racing Toward Zero, the authors explore the issues inherent in developing sustainable
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
U.S. Laboratories Research Biofuel Solutions for Different Engine Types
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Biofuel is closer to becoming a cost-competitive, climate-friendly solution for slashing carbon emissions in cars and
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel on Road to Energy, Cost Savings
by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Argonne collaborates with U.S. laboratories on research to identify promising biofuels for different engine types. -- Biofuel
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Co-Optima Fuels – Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Analysis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines initiative are exploring how
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
2021 Project Peer Review Report
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted its virtual 2021 Project Peer
August 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Koenigsegg's Newest Megacar Is a Restomod of the Very First Koenigsegg
by Bob Sorokanich (Jalopnik) ... This is the CC850, a modernized version of the car that put Koenigsegg on the
August 23, 2022 Read Full Article
1,300-HP Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red Ditches Supercharger for Twin Turbos
by Lewin Day (The Drive) If the standard GT500 isn’t enough for you, Shelby is happy to turn things up
August 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Is Now Using 2-3 Million Liters of SAF per Year
by Linnea Ahlgren (Simple Flying) The engine maker says there are no engineering obstacles to running engines on 100% SAF,
July 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Let’s Give the Next Generation a Better Fuel
by Douglas A. Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With a time-to-market advantage over EVs, ethanol benefits the 270
July 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Both Ends of the Bridge at Once: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to the DOE’s Co-Optima Project
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s the perfect fuel, and the perfect vehicle? Can we optimize both at the same
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Industry Debunks Ethanol Myths
by Tom Doran (AgriNews) Renewable fuel boosters did some “myth busting” and discussed ethanol’s role in gasoline prices during a June
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
If EVs Don't Cut CO2 Fast Enough, These Fuels Might Help:
(E&E News/Politico Pro) Researchers with DOE say gasoline might have to be substituted with biofuels to ensure that climate targets
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
On the Road to a Net-Zero-Carbon Transportation Future
(U.S. Department of Energy) America’s car, truck, and train wheels keep turning, while planes and boats take to the skies and
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
GE Aviation Completes Testing of Passport Engine Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(GE Aviation) GE Aviation has recently completed successful testing of its Passport long-range business aviation engine using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
2022: Last Indy 500 with E85 - Next Year 100% Renewable Fuel
by Bob Kozak* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Sunday (May 30th) marked the last use of E85 by cars racing in the
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Non-Stop London to Sydney Set for SAF Injection
(Biofuels International) Australian airline Qantas has committed to a deal for 12 Trent XWB-97 powered Airbus A350-1000s that will support
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Approved for Use in Rolls-Royce Power-Generation Systems
(Rolls-Royce/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rolls-Royce has taken a significant step towards meeting its net zero goals, set out last year, with the
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
NREL Senior Research Fellow Honored for International Leadership and Innovation in Energy Chemistry
by Cassandra Sulmeisters (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Senior Research Fellow Bob McCormick was recently recognized with
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
FPT Industrial Showcases Its Sustainable Farming Solutions at Agrishow 2022 in Brazil
(FTP Industrial/Engineering Update) A pioneer and leader in the development of alternative fuel engines with more than 20 years of
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol against the World!
by Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg (Ohio's Country Journal) ... “In a life cycle analysis of ethanol and electric vehicles, you
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Off-Roading with Ethanol
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News/Managing for Profit) In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk Robert White with the Renewable
April 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Catalyst Design to Direct High-Octane Gasoline Fuel Properties for Improved Engine Efficiency
Connor P.Nash, Daniel P.Dupuis, AnuragKumar, Carrie A.Farberow, Anh T.To, CeYang, Evan C.Wegener, Jeffrey T.Miller, Kinga A.Unocic, EarlChristensen, Jesse E.Hensley, Joshua
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
World’s First Containership that Uses Synthetic LNG Drives Great GHG Drop
(MAN Energy Solutions) MAN Energy Solutions reported that the 1,036-TEU container ship, ‘ElbBLUE’ – the former ‘Wes Amelie’ – has
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Diesel Tech Headed to Ag Fields -- ClearFlame CEO Plans to Put Ethanol-Powered Diesel Engines in Ag Equipment, Portable Generators
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ClearFlame Engine Technologies' ethanol-diesel engine will head to the field for testing in a John
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Significant Number of New Sustainability Initiatives Unveiled at a Subdued Singapore Airshow
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Singapore Airshow reflected a growing focus of the air transport sector on decarbonisation across the Asia-Pacific
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Kohler Engines Approves Use of HVO for All Its Diesel Engines in Europe
(Kohler) It’s full speed ahead for Kohler Engines and its commitment to lessen the environmental impact of its engines. The
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Impact of Ethanol-Blended Fuel in Vehicles: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to NREL’s Ethanol Study
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) National Renewable Energy Laboratory’sstudy looks at the impact of ethanol-blended fuel at various blending levels
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Reserch Underway to Develop Ethanol-Based Fuel Cells for Electric Cars
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) ... Pablo Di Si is the Executive Chairman of Volkswagen Latin America in Brazil, and
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Airbus Plans to Test Hydrogen Engine on A380 Jumbo Jet to Fly in 2026
by Leslie Josephs (CNBC) Airbus will test hydrogen propulsion on an A380, its largest passenger plane. The manufacturer is working
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Mazda to Compete in Super Taikyu Series 2022 Endurance Race
(Mazda) Mazda Motor Corporation will compete in the endurance race series called Super Taikyu Series 2022, with two vehicles, Mazda2
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Cummins Unveils Industry-First Fuel-Agnostic Internal Combustion Powertrain Solutions, Helping Fleets Decarbonize Today With Low-Carbon Fuels
(Cummins/Business Wire) Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that it is expanding its industry-leading powertrain platforms, leveraging
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Performance: Go Inside a Diesel Engine VIDEO
(Renewable Energy Group) Increased lubricity. Higher Cetane. Fewer diesel particulate filter problems. These are some of the performance advantages biodiesel
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report 2-14-22: Ethanol Goes off Road again with New Hauk Designs Project
(Energy.AgWired.com) In the wake of the successful flex-fuel Jeep Wrangler project in 2019, the Renewable Fuels Association is once again working with Hauk Designs on
February 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Diesel Engine Passes Road Test ClearFlame Ethanol Technology Passes Road Test in Class 8 Diesel Truck Engine
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A startup company developing technology that allows diesel trucks to run on straight renewable fuels
February 10, 2022 Read Full Article
CASE G Series Loaders Approved for Running on B20 Biodiesel
(Equipment World) CASE has announced approval of the use of B20 biodiesel for its G series wheel loaders directly from the factory. ... Wheel
February 07, 2022 Read Full Article
From Fertilizer to Fuel: Can ‘Green’ Ammonia Be a Climate Fix?
by Nicola Jones (Yale Environment 360) Ammonia has been widely used as a fertilizer for the last century. Now, using
February 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Update Re bioMSAR Testing at Aquafuel Research Ltd
(RNS/Quadrise Fuels International plc) Quadrise (AIM:QFI), the supplier of MSAR® and bioMSAR™ emulsion technology and fuels, is pleased to confirm the results of the latest bioMSAR™
February 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Equipment Manufacturers, Fleets Highlight Importance of Biodiesel in Future Program Plans
(National Biodiesel Board/Clean Fuels Alliance Americ) Clean Fuels Recognized as Essential Part of a Low-Carbon Transportation Future -- The National Biodiesel
January 30, 2022 Read Full Article
New List: These Commercial Vehicles Are Allowed to Fill up with Biodiesel
(LifePR) A new list shows the trucks, buses, engines, and other commercial vehicles that have been approved by the manufacturers
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Deere Pairs with Start-up to Swap Diesel for Ethanol in Its Engines
by Herb Trix (WVIK/Radio Iowa) Iowa’s largest manufacturing employer is partnering with a Chicago-area company to reduce harmful emissions from its
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
The Airline Industry Is Catching Hydrogen Fuel Cell Fever
by Tina Casey (CleanTechnica) United Airlines and ZeroAvia are teaming up to bring the dream of zero emission hydrogen fuel
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
New Study into In-Flight SAF Use Reveals Early Promise
(Biofuels International) Initial findings from a study of the impact of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on both engines of
November 29, 2021 Read Full Article
WinGD Sets Development Timeframe for Methanol and Ammonia Engines
(WinGD) Swiss engine designer WinGD has announced that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024
November 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Company REG Is Helping Others Meet Sustainability Goals with Its Biofuel Innovations
(Renewable Energy Group/Ag Funder News) As companies and organizations around the world look to reduce their environmental footprint and meet sustainability
November 19, 2021 Read Full Article
New Study Demonstrates Ethanol Blend Compatibility of Vehicles Around the World
(U.S. Grains Council/GrainNet) A new study conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is out now that shows all vehicles
November 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Better Fuels & Better Vehicles: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This just released slide guide looks at the Co-optimization of Fuels & Engines initiative’s accomplishments,
October 19, 2021 Read Full Article
EPA's Missed Opportunity to Address Climate and Public Health
by Ernest C. Shea (Solutions from the Land/The Hill) Sometimes it helps to state the obvious: If you want to reduce
October 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Tuatara Expands Alternative Fuel Options
(SSC North America) SSC Enhances Sustainability, Flexibility, Accessibility -- SSC North America expands flexible-fuel capabilities of its powertrain assembly to meet
October 05, 2021 Read Full Article
Solutions Spotlight: A Q&A with Growth Energy
by Anna Sophia Roberts (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) As the United States aims to achieve net zero by 2050, decarbonizing the highest emitting
September 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Tenneco Explores Synthetic Fuels for Climate-Neutral Mobility
Tenneco is putting its 100-plus years of powertrain expertise in improving vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing emissions to work to
September 01, 2021 Read Full Article
ACE Unveils Never before Demonstrated Hybrid Flex Fuel Vehicle Project at Conference
(American Coalition for Ethanol) With the push to net-zero vehicles over the next 10 to 30 years, and with “net
August 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Growth Energy’s Bliley Testifies before EPA on Proposed Emissions Standards
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley testified before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
August 25, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Testimony to EPA Calls for Inclusion of High-Octane Low-Carbon Fuels
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a hearing today on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed greenhouse gas emissions standards for 2023-2026 light-duty vehicles, the
August 25, 2021 Read Full Article
On the Road Again (With Liquid Fuels)
by John Eichberger (Fuels Market News) If the global priority with regards to the transportation sector is to reduce carbon emissions,
August 18, 2021 Read Full Article
UNL Study Finds Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Can Adapt to E30 Gasoline without Performance Compromise; Fuel Efficiency Comparable to E15
(Green Car Congress) A team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has investigated the long-term adaptability and economic feasibility of non-flex-fuel vehicles—vehicles
August 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Better Bioblendstocks for Cleaner Diesel Vehicles
by Trevor Smith (U.S. Department of Energy) ... But new fuel blendstocks from biomass and waste resources, combined with advanced
August 04, 2021 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Offers Sustainable Fuel Alternative for Construction Equipment
by Colin Huwyler (Construction Executive/Optimus Technologies) ... While the idea of electrification has been emerging around the world, oftentimes it's
July 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce and Shell Sign Long-Term Agreement to Progress 100% SAF Use in Aero Engines
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Rolls-Royce and Shell have signed a long-term agreement to progress the use of sustainable aviation
July 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Can the Airline Industry Live without Fossil Fuels?
by Josh Owens (Oilprice.com) ... (T)he aviation industry accounts for only 2% of global emissions. ... Biofuels are fuels manufactured from
July 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Cummins Tests Hydrogen Fueled Internal Combustion Engine
(HDT Trucking Info) Following the proof-of-concept testing, the company plans to evaluate the hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine in a variety
July 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Project to Run UK Locomotive on Biogas, Hydrogen Receives Gov’t Funding
(Bioenergy Insight) UK rail freight provider Freightliner, working in partnership with a consortium of specialist suppliers, has secured government funding
July 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Volkswagen to Create Research Center for Biofuel Engines in Brazil
(Market Research Telecast) The German group Volkswagen announced on Monday that Brazil will “host and lead” a Research and Development (R&D)
July 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuel-Powered Engine Technology Could Postpone New F1 Engines
(Global Motorsports Media/Autoweek) Environmental concerns have team bosses second-guessing 2025 plans. -- New engine regulations in Formula 1 slated to kick
July 09, 2021 Read Full Article
How Viable Is Bio-Oil for Marine Transport?: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Biofuels for Marine Engines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Determining the technical feasibility of using biofuels, especially bio-oils, for marine engine use, understanding the
July 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Scania and FlixBus Unveil First Long-Distance Coach Powered by Biogas
(Scania and Gasum/NGV Journal) Scania, mobility provider FlixBus and Gasum have partnered to launch the first international coach running on biomethane,
July 01, 2021 Read Full Article
LEAKED: EU’s Supposedly ‘Green’ Shipping Law Will Lock in Fossil Fuels
(Transport & Environment) An EU law intended to drive the uptake of clean fuels by ships will actually lock in
June 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuel Blendstocks: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Naphthenic Biofuel-Diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biofuel blendstocks is what it’s all about for Dimitris Assanis from SUNY and Ofei Mante
May 28, 2021 Read Full Article
2021 Project Peer Review—Presentation Database
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted its 2021 Project Peer Review virtually on March 8‒12, 2021; March 15‒16,
May 19, 2021 Read Full Article
More Research to Back the Bills: University of Nebraska Researchers Have Proven E30 Is Safe
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) University of Nebraska Researchers have proven E30 is safe for long-term use in non-flex
May 19, 2021 Read Full Article
ABS Unveils Latest Trends and Projections for Future Fuels and Decarbonization
(American Bureau of Shipping) Low Carbon Shipping Outlook Suggests Industry Will Need to Do More to Meet GHG Targets --
May 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels Potential Impact at Scale: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Long lines and gas shortages on the East Coast due to the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
May 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Accelerating Biofuels Depolyment: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Co-Optima’s Bioblendstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With all the talk lately of gas prices and shortages due to the Texas freeze
May 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Department of Energy Selects Four Projects to Move Co-Optimized Biofuels and Combustion Engines Closer to Market
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of four projects totaling $1 million
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
The Co-Optima FY20 Year in Review Spotlights Recent Engine and Fuel Innovations.
(U.S. Department of Energy) A report released this week highlights the most significant breakthroughs of the last year in the U.S. Department of
May 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Bio-advantaged Fuel Blendstocks: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Co-optimization of Fuels & Engines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Co-optima focuses on improved efficiency, performance and reduced pollution from ground transportation. Anthe George from
April 16, 2021 Read Full Article
Co-Optima Capstone Webinar Series -- Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines past, present, and future: What did we learn and where do we go next? --- September 30, 2021 --- ONLINE

The Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative is accelerating the introduction of efficient, clean, affordable, and scalable high-performance vehicle
April 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group and Optimus Technologies Collaborate to Deliver Biodiesel to Fleets Nationwide
(Renewable Energy Group/Business Wire) Fleets Immediately Reducing Carbon Emissions with 100% Biodiesel -- Fleets across the nation are improving their
April 01, 2021 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines Past, Present and Future: What Did We Learn and Where Do We Go Next? --- September 30, 2021 --- ONLINE

Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines Capstone Webinar Series: How Can Co-Optimized Fuels and SI Engines Enhance Efficiency while Reducing Carbon
March 15, 2021 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: How Can Co-optimized Fuels and Spark-Ignition (SI) Engines Enhance Efficiency while Reducing Carbon Emissions of Light-Duty (LD) Passenger Vehicles? --- March 25, 2021 --- ONLINE

Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines Capstone Webinar Series: How Can Co-Optimized Fuels and SI Engines Enhance Efficiency while Reducing Carbon
March 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Technologies Office 2021 Project Peer Review --- March 8-16, 2021 and March 22-26, 2021 --- ONLINE

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is hosting the 2021 Project Peer Review on March 8-16, 2021 and
February 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Top 10 Bioeconomy Must-Knows in the Biden Transition
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who are the key bioeconomy players in the new Biden Administration? What recent moves by
January 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Researchers Use Advanced Light to Reveal How Different Biofuels Behave
by Marisa Ramiccio (University of Central Florida/TechXplore) Vehicles have evolved to become more efficient and sophisticated, but their fuel hasn't necessarily
January 14, 2021 Read Full Article
ORNL: Co-Optima Research Develops Roadmap for Biofuels Design
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory/Biomass Magazine) As Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s fuel properties technical lead for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Co-Optimization
January 05, 2021 Read Full Article
Joint Letter on the Inclusion of Sustainable Renewable Fuels in the EU Mobility Legislation
(Advanced Biofuels Coalition) ... The signatories of this joint letter represent a crucial part of the automotive, fuel, energy industry
December 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Properties vs. Chemistry: Co-Optima Research Determines Predictor of Fuel Performance, Develops Roadmap for Biofuels Design
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory) As Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s fuel properties technical lead for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Co-Optimization
December 03, 2020 Read Full Article
The Secret Ingredient for Super Speed? Ethanol
by John Herath (AgWeb) The headlines were head-turning: an American made supercar had punched through the 300 mph barrier on a
November 30, 2020 Read Full Article
New Jersey: Study Shows Biomethane Refuse Trucks Outdo EV Equivalents
(NGV America/NGV Journal) NGVAmerica released another study at its Annual Industry Summit presenting a compelling case for why communities should continue
November 23, 2020 Read Full Article
Landi Renzo USA Secures CARB Certification for the Heavy Duty 7.3L CNG/RNG Engine
(Landi Renzo/Business Wire) The ecomobility revolution includes F-450/550, F-650/750, F-53/59 and E-450 -- Landi Renzo, the American subsidiary of Landi Renzo
November 18, 2020 Read Full Article
Bio Engine Technology Ltd Developing Rankine Cycle Engine to Use Renewable Fuel
(Bio Engine Technology) The engineers at Bio Engine Technology Ltd are dedicated to a simple but effective solution. They are
November 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines Call for White Papers - Directed Funding Opportunity for Collaboration with National Laboratories
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative focuses on developing new high-performance fuels that, when
November 13, 2020 Read Full Article
ClearFlame Engine Technologies Achieves Successful Test Results Using Decarbonized Fuels
(ClearFlame) Company’s clean engine technology drives reductions in particulate, CO2 emissions without complex aftertreatment systems -- ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a start-up
October 16, 2020 Read Full Article
ANL Releases 2020 Updates to GREET Models
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Argonne National Laboratory’s Systems Assessment Center on Oct. 9 announced the 2020 release of the
October 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Signal to Noise: Oil and Biofuels Must Work Together
by John Herath (Farm Journal Ag Web) ... They (Pro Farmer's Jim Wiesemeyer and Farm Journal's John Herath) also lay
September 28, 2020 Read Full Article
Bustos Introduces Next Generation Fuels Act
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., on Sept. 24 introduced the Next Generation Fuels Act, a bill
September 25, 2020 Read Full Article
What Fuel Properties Enable Higher Thermal Efficiency in Spark-Ignited Engines?
by James P.Szybist, StephenBusch, Robert L.McCormick, Josh A.Pihl, Derek A.Splitter, Matthew A.Ratcliff, Christopher P.Kolodziej, John M.E.Storey, MelanieMoses-DeBusk, DavidVuilleumier, MagnusSjöberg, C.
September 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Solving the Low Carbon Shipping Fuel and Energy Algorithm – Quickly!
by Adrian Tolson (BLUE Insight/Biofuels Digest) BLUE Insight’s Low Carbon Shipping Fuels and Energy Guide 2020 is a market first assessment of the
September 16, 2020 Read Full Article
2019 Project Peer Review Report Published
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted the 2019 Project Peer Review on March
September 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Review of Technical Pathways Report
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Review of Technical Pathways report provides an overview of commercial jet aviation fuel and
September 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Hot Off the Press: New Co-Optima Publications
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative explores how simultaneous innovations in fuels and
September 01, 2020 Read Full Article
ClearFlame Engine Technologies Awarded $1.1 Million Department of Energy Phase II Grant
(ClearFlame) Funding will support R&D for clean engine technology on heavy-duty engines -- ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a start-up company dedicated
August 24, 2020 Read Full Article
Renewable Natural Gas Hybrid Line-Haul Locomotive under Development
(OptiFuel) OptiFuel Systems, a system integrator of Cummins and BAE Systems hybrid power products for decarbonizing the rail, marine, and
July 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Praj and ARAI in Alliance to Drive Green Fuel Technologies for Transportation
(Praj Industries) Praj Industries (Praj) and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) have entered into MoU to jointly drive application
July 29, 2020 Read Full Article
New Process Turns Carbon into Cleaner, High-Performance Diesel Biofuel Blendstock
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory/Phys.org) A new single-phase catalyst that enables the conversion of renewable and waste carbon into sustainable diesel fuels
July 17, 2020 Read Full Article
5 Ways to Reduce Costs in Integrated Biorefineries: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Enabling Lower-Cost Biofuels
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) just released a new report that outlines five specific, yet broadly
July 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Department of Energy Selects Seven Projects to Accelerate Adoption of Performance-Advantaged Biofuels
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today (July 2, 2020), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of seven projects totaling
July 02, 2020 Read Full Article
John J. Mooney: An Appreciation of Performance Directed Engineering Greatness
by Robert Kozak* (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA) I was sad to see an obituary today for the great engineer John
July 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter on Behalf of the Urban Air Initiative (UAI)
(Urban Air Initiative) On behalf of the Urban Air Initiative (UAI), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the above Proposed
July 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Co-Optima’s Big Impacts for Biofuels: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to U.S. Dept. of Energy Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you haven’t heard of Co-Optima, you should! This U.S. DOE initiative is tackling fuel and
June 18, 2020 Read Full Article
Solutions from the Land's Letter to Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis
(Solutions from the Land) In response to a call for input from the Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate
June 17, 2020 Read Full Article
The Standoff for E30
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy may be just a block or
June 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Ortwin Costenoble on Future Biofuels Standards in the EU
by Tammy Klein (Future Fuel Strategies) On this episode of the Fueling the Future podcast, I spoke with Ortwin Costenoble, senior
June 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Fugitive Methane, Eating Elephants, and Brewing Quarantine Ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... We left the discussion with a hint about the potential conversion of methane to methanol, which can
June 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Bioliquids and Their Use in Power Generation – A Technology Review
by T.Seljak, M.Buffi, A.Valera-Medina, C.T.Chong, D.Chiaramonti, T.Katrašnik (Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews) -A systematic and holistic assessment of relevant properties
June 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Wheels Keep Turning on Innovations for More Efficient and Clean Vehicles
(Department of Energy) While approximately 30% of today’s new cars can boast fuel economy of at least 30 miles per gallon,
June 03, 2020 Read Full Article
NREL Tool Quickly Provides Answers for Chemical Reactions
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory) In the same manner that pocket calculators made math faster and easier, a new machine-learning tool
May 18, 2020 Read Full Article
Zounds, 40% More Algae! Leading Paradoxically to the Big Feedstock Problem
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A new technology that produces a doubling of overall biomass in algae and 40 percent
May 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Vale Male: Big Changes at the BioEnergy Technologies Office
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... If you’ve noticed that DOE is taking on a much more fundamental bit of science
April 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Dutch Project to Start Methanol Trial
by Malcolm Latarche (ShipInsight) Netherlands-based Green Maritime Methanol consortium is to study the possibilities for renewable Green Methanol as a maritime
April 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä Advances Future Fuel Capabilities with First Ammonia Tests
(Wärtsilä) The technology group Wärtsilä has initiated combustion trials using ammonia. The research will help the company to prepare for
March 27, 2020 Read Full Article
Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines: A Transportation Future with Science in the Driver’s Seat Mapping a Viable Route Forward for Affordable, Efficient, and Clean Fuels and Engines
by John Farrell, Robert Wagner, Chris Moen and Dan Gaspar (U.S. Department of Energy) ... For the past four years, the
March 25, 2020 Read Full Article
Call for White Papers: Directed Funding Opportunity for Collaboration with National Laboratories DEADLINE: April 19, 2020
(Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative) The Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative focuses on developing new high-performance fuels
March 09, 2020 Read Full Article
North America Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance Sends Recommendations to Capitol Hill
(North America Climate Smart Agricultur Alliance) The North America Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance (NACSAA) – a wide range of voices,
March 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Wide-Ranging Partnership to Deploy B100 Biodiesel Technology in Daily, High-Mileage Class 8 Trucks
(National Biodiesel Board) Wide range of organizations announce a partnership for validation project of biodiesel technology to demonstrate viability in
February 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Landi Renzo USA Awarded $600,000 From South Coast AQMD and SoCalGas to Introduce Near Zero Natural Gas Heavy Duty Engine
(APNews/BusinessWire/Landi Renzo) Landi Renzo USA, the American subsidiary of Landi Renzo Group, the global leader in eco-fuel systems for the automotive
February 19, 2020 Read Full Article
Call for White Papers: Directed Funding Opportunity for Collaboration with National Laboratories
(CoOptima.org/U.S. Department of Energy) The Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative focuses on developing new high-performance fuels that, when
February 18, 2020 Read Full Article
Presentations Available Online for Conference on The Contribution of Advanced Renewable Transport Fuels to the Decarbonisation of Transport in 2030 an beyond
(Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme) In the light of climate change, there is an urgent need to decarbonize our
February 18, 2020 Read Full Article
Powering Farms of the Future: Efficient, Clean Diesel
(Diesel Technology Forum) Diesel remains the technology of choice for tractors and agricultural machines -- ... Advancements in diesel powertrains enable
February 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Researchers Work on Project to Develop Cleaner-Burning, Renewable Fuels
(TechXplore/University of Central Florida) Biofuels offer potential benefits as renewable fuels with cleaner emissions, but with thousands of types of biofuels
February 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Interfacing with R&D and Industry: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to BETO’s Advanced Development & Optimization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We are always trying to optimize – optimize processes, efficiencies, cost, value, and more, but did
January 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Dept. of Energy’s View on Transportation and National Energy: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Transportation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With 3 trillion vehicle miles in the U.S. and 11 billion freight tons, transportation is key
January 23, 2020 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: Diesel Fleets Will Continue to Thrive with Biodiesel
(National Biodiesel Board) Attendees hear from industry leaders representing the Fuels Institute, the National Truck Equipment Association, and major OEMs
January 22, 2020 Read Full Article
Next Generation Biofuels for Sustainable Transportation
(The Engineer/Specialized Imaging) Specialised Imaging reports that the Institute of Heat and Mass Transfer at RWTH Aachen University (Germany) has invested
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 10 Top Advanced Bioeconomy Markets & Predictions for 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A mere “The Year in Rewind” as we sail into 2020? Not the good ship Digest!
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Research Yields Potential Bioblendstock for Diesel Fuel
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory/Phys.Org) The NREL scientists, along with colleagues at Yale University, Argonne National Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National
December 19, 2019 Read Full Article
ClearFlame Engines Has a Clear Goal: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Ethanol for Heavy-Duty Applications
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It’s Black Friday today but do you remember the black diesel of the old days?
November 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels Are Becoming More Ubiquitous
by Michael Lefebvre and John Radke (John Deere/OEM Off-Highway) ... We support the use of biodiesel because we recognize the
November 07, 2019 Read Full Article
IJER Editorial: The Future of the Internal Combustion Engine
by R D Reitz, H Ogawa, R Payri, T Fansler, S Kokjohn, Y Moriyoshi, AK Agarwal, D Arcoumanis, D Assanis,
November 01, 2019 Read Full Article
Shipping Industry Must Cut Sulphur Emissions before 2020, Says IMO Secretary-General
by Varsha Saraogi (Ship Technology) International Maritime Organization (IMO) secretary-general Kitack Lim has urged the shipping industry to boost its
October 24, 2019 Read Full Article
City Fleets Run on Bio-Based Diesel Fuels, Meeting Sustainability Goals while Delivering Essential Services
(Diesel Technology Forum) Cities gain substantial emissions performance improvements, greenhouse gas reductions and cost savings by using the latest-generation diesel